Dauphinoise Potatoes Recipe

Experience the ultimate comfort of dauphinoise potatoes—a luxurious side dish
with layers of tender potatoes infused with creamy garlic goodness and a golden,
cheesy topping. Perfect for elevating any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

Servings: 6

Author:

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
50 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

French

Keywords:

dauphinoise potatoes recipe

🧂 Ingredients

8 large King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes
500 ml double cream
500 ml milk
3 garlic cloves
100 g grated gruyère cheese

optional

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan) or gas mark 5.
2 In a large saucepan, combine the double cream, milk, and garlic cloves. Bring
the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the garlic to infuse its flavor into
the liquid.
3 Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the potatoes finely to a thickness of
3–4mm. Add the potato slices to the simmering cream mixture and cook for
approximately 3 minutes, just until they begin to soften. Stir gently to ensure
the slices separate and don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
4 With a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the partially cooked potato slices to a
wide, shallow ovenproof dish, layering them evenly to about 5cm in depth.
5 Strain the garlic-infused cream mixture and pour just enough over the potatoes
to seep through the layers while leaving a slight coating of moisture on the
surface.
6 If using, sprinkle the grated gruyère cheese generously over the top. Bake the
dish for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the surface is golden
brown. For additional browning, increase the oven temperature for the final 5
minutes.
7 Let the dish rest briefly before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. Enjoy as
a rich and creamy side for any meal.